“Can Liam play for the biggest clubs in the country, the biggest clubs in the world? He certainly can. I fully believe that.” The words of McKenna when Delap began to be linked with a raft of top-flight teams towards the end of 2024-25. The son of former Derby County defender Rory ultimately opted for … Read more
After a weekend on which pretty much every potential challenger to Arsenal had demonstrated their flaws, there was a sense, perhaps even a need, for Chelsea to emerge as a serious contender – if only to prevent the title race becoming a procession. And while they were far from flawless, there were at least some … Read more
There were early glimpses of just what Jaissle’s side could be – the intensity, the balls in behind, the grit, spirit and work rate. Few embodied those qualities quite like new arrival Amar Dedic, who only completed his £30m move from Benfica on Tuesday, but what was just as striking was the performances of one … Read more
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has signed a new contract running until 2034. The Brazil international, 24, joined from Brighton last summer in a deal worth an initial £55m, plus £5m in add-ons. He scored 20 goals in all competitions in his first season at the club, having played a key role in their Club World … Read more
Key events Will Unwin Hello from Hull: Our man on the ground at the MKM Stadium, Will Unwin, has been in touch… “After a positive end to the season under Michael Carrick, Manchester United need to build on that momentum at the start of the new season. The latest era has begun in earnest after … Read more
Arsenal could yet pull off a deal for Julian Alvarez to sign before the transfer window closes. The Premier League champions have chased the Argentine all summer, yet FourFourTwo understands that the player himself would rather remain in La Liga than return to England with Arsenal, favouring a Barcelona move as his dream. Reports out … Read more
Brighton have signed Canada striker Promise David from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy for a reported £22m. The 25-year-old arrives having played 82 times for the Belgian side, scoring 41 goals and providing nine assists since signing in 2024. Having started his career in his homeland and then … Read more
Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says it is “clear the direction the club wants to go in” after signing a new long-term deal with Spurs. The Netherlands international joined from Wolfsburg in 2023 originally on a six-year agreement until 2029. BBC Sport understands Van de Ven was considering his future in north London before … Read more
Mauricio Pochettino is running it back with the U.S. men’s national team. The 54-year-old Argentine will return as the USA’s manager, signing a new deal that will see him in charge through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday. Pochettino, who took over in the fall of 2024, will aim for his second … Read more
As if there were not enough headlines surrounding the Bucs this week, one of the team’s most polarizing former players found a new home on Saturday afternoon. Inside linebacker Devin White has signed a one-year deal with the Lions, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Breaking: The #Lions are signing former All-Pro LB Devin White … Read more